Book excerpt: Jake Taggart's life was almost perfect He'd worked hard to overcome his past, and he loved his job as foreman on a ranch in Arkansas. The only thorn in his side was a dark eyed cowboy named Tornado whose stubborn attitude brought frustration and confusion to Jake's mostly happy existence. A late spring rainstorm brings out hidden passions and unleashes a chain of events neither of them expected--and eventually brings about events that threaten to destroy them and what they worked to create. Strong wills and forceful personalities make for intense encounters...but is it enough to keep love alive? Chris Owen lives and writes in Eastern Canada. Favorite things include shrimp and pasta, soft wool, sunshine through windows, and late nights followed by sleeping in. Conversely, dislikes include waking too late, seeing sunshine only through windows, and being inside during rain storms. This is the Tenth Anniversary Special Edition of the Best-Selling novel, including author's foreword.